My dad was, and always will be, our hero. After being diagnosed with chordoma, he faced seven long years of challenges with incredible courage and determination. He went through five major operations, each time finding the strength to keep going, never giving up on living his life to the fullest. No matter what was thrown at him, he kept battling on with resilience and dignity, showing us all what true bravery looks like. His strength, love, and spirit will stay with us forever.

In his memory, I’m planning to run several half marathons over the coming months, beginning with the Larnaca Half Marathon in Cyprus followed by Paphos and the Cyprus Gym2Gym.

Having completed several half marathons before, I felt I needed to push myself further to truly justify the incredible support and donations I’ve already received. That’s why I’ve decided to take on the Limassol Marathon twice the distance I have ever run before.